Postmatch editorial
Brentford followed the pre-match prices
The final score was Birmingham City 1-6 Brentford. The median bookmaker prices were already leaning toward that outcome.
The decisive turn arrived late when Nathan Collins scored 77' for Brentford.
The numbers leaned the same way as the scoreline: Brentford led Shots on target 2-8. Brentford also shaded Total shots 8-18.
Before kickoff, the median bookmaker prices made Brentford the favourite at 55.6% implied probability. That market lean landed.
Market check
Market result
Brentford
55.6%
Key stats
Match numbers
Shots on target
BrentfordBirmingham City
Brentford
2
8
Total shots
BrentfordBirmingham City
Brentford
8
18
Possession
BrentfordBirmingham City
Brentford
31%
69%